FANTASY FEST 2014 KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATE EVENT SCHEDULE
TROPICAL ESCAPADES AND TRANCES
Ongoing Events:
Aqua Idol every Tuesday beginning August 26 – October 14, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – come support the candidates’ singers at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval Street. 75% of the monies collected will be split among the candidates and 25% would go to the campaign for which the winner is representing. All monies will be donated to AIDS Help. Free to attend! All Candidates
Drag Queen Bingo at 801 Cabaret every Sunday from August 24 – October 12, 5:00 PM – Bingo at 801 Bourbon will divide all proceeds equally among the candidates. All Candidates
All Candidate Events:
Saturday, September 27, 8:00 AM – Red Shirt Run – 5K Run/Walk at White Street Pier. Refreshments, raffle, limited amount of red thundersticks and red shirt run shirts to be given out. Awards to 5k runners: overall male and female winners, masters male and female winners, age group awards; 3 deep, male and female. Two: 9 and under, 10 – 14, 15 -19 and ten year age group to 70+ 5K walkers male and female, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Race begins at White Street Pier at the Key West AIDS Memorial corner of White and Atlantic Blvd., north on Atlantic, right on Bertha Street, left onto S. Roosevelt (along Smathers Beach) and back to White Street Pier. All miles and kilometers will be marked. Pre-race packet pickup will be Friday, September 26th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM across from the White Street Pier, 1801 White Street. Race Day check-in starts at 6:30 AM. Registration on line available at redshirtrun.com or by contacting Jeremy at 305-440-2300 or Beth at 305-747-8563. All Candidates
Thursday, October 2nd, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Tropical Escapades & Trances, the Annual All Candidates Bash at the Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. Join all of the candidates at this Meet & Greet Party! A $25 donation gets you into the party and the chance to vote for your favorite candidate. This event is always a great boost for moral and the campaign coffers toward the end of a very grueling campaign schedule. Enjoy free tropical drinks while socializing with your friends. All Candidates
Saturday, October 4, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Royal Ball at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela Street. Mingle with current and former Royalty. Music by Skipper Kriptiz and his band. Food by the Iron Chefs. Admission $50 per person contact Jeremy Wilkerson, 305-440-2300, for reservations. All Candidates
Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Key West Innkeepers Association’s Annual All-Candidates Party at TBD. Entry fee is a suggest donation of $10. All proceeds will be split evenly between this year’s candidates. All Candidate
Friday, October 17th, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – The Coronation Ball “Tropical Escapades and Trances”, at the Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval Street. $5 admission gets one free vote. $50 priority seating includes one vote and buffet. For VIP seating reservations, visit www.aidshelp.cc. All Candidates
Monday, September 15th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Duval St. Wine Stroll, visit four of Key West’s favorite Wine Bars. You can expect to taste some great wines paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres at each stop. Taste and learn about some new and exciting varieties of wine from people who know wine. The Wine Walk starts at Cork & Stogie then moves to Lush, Grand Vin and Vinos. Great Prize Raffles at each location! 50/50 Raffle. $10 suggested donation. Clyde for King
Monday September 15th, 8:00 PM – Midnight – Kamikaze Karaoke Wars. This is a 5 week event starting at Island Dogs, then 22nd El Mar Restaurant. 29th Bottle Cap , Oct 6th Viva Zapata’s and the finale is Oct. 13th at Island Dogs. $10 Suggested Donation Buys you in competition. Highest bidder stays in through finals. Sheri Baby for Queen
Tuesday, September 16th, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Eat, Drink and Make Dinner, the second of a four-part series to help teach you how to make a complete Italian inspired meal from cocktails to dessert! Every week you will take home a sample to start you on your way to creating a sensational meal! Session #2 Making Mozzarella with Mozzarella Markin the garden behind Last Key Realty, 1121 Duval St. This is your chance to learn how to make authentic mozzarella and taste antipasto made with this delicious Italian cheese. Limited to 25 participants, pre-registration is required. Visit www.clydeforking to reserve your space. $100 for all four sessions (Tuesdays, September 9, 16th, 23rd & 30th) Clyde for King
Thursday, September 18th, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Rock the Kasbah Moroccan Dinner Party at The Gardens Hotel, $60 Cash Bar. Come enjoy an evening of Belly Dancers, Palm Readers, A Hookah Tent, Henna Tattoos and Great food. Shane for King
Thursday Sept 18th, 8:00 PM – Bikers and Babes Naughty Nighty Party at Viva Zapata’s, 903 Duval. Join us for a titillating good time. Prizes for Naughtiest Nighty, Cutest Couple. 50/50 and More…. Sheri Baby for Queen
Friday, September 19th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Most Outrageous Updo at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval St. We are inviting all the Salons in town to participate. Each Salon will have 30 minutes to create their masterpiece, and the winners will be determined by most $ votes and points. This one is going to be a SHOOT !!!!!! Free admission! Crown Jules for Queen
Friday, September 19th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Clyde’s Choices-Party in the Parking Lot with special guest Howard Livingston! Clyde has invited many of his favorite restaurants to join him and his friends at a Key West Parking Lot Party! The Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St. will be full of fun, food and entertainment! BYOLC (bring your own lawn chair) to sit in the VIP Area. Cool off in the “Adults Only Kiddy Pools” and try some great food from local restaurants and food vendors. $10 gets you in to enjoy the music and fun. Purchase Tickets (for a small donation) to hang out in the VIP and Kiddy Pool Areas and sample some great food! Clyde for King
Friday, September 19th, 9:00 PM – 12:00 PM – Mad Men Party at The Shameless Lounge, 610 Greene St. Get on your Don and Betty Draper and come on down to the Lounge. Three signature martinis, champagne and delicious canapés and appetizers. Amazing band and period games. Awards for Best Costume. Super Raffle and Silent Auction. $55 ML for Queen
Saturday, September 20th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Dog Wash with Halloween Photo Op at Visiting Nurses Association, 1319 William St, $10, $20 or $30 (based on size of dog.) A chance to Glam Up your best friend and have their picture taken too! Shane for King
Saturday, Sept. 20th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Exploring Healthy Alternatives Brunch at 2 Cents Restaurant – 416 Applerouth Lane $25 includes mimosa. I’m teaming up with Chad Newman as he continues his quest to do the right things when it comes to food and diet. Chad started a program called “Too Fat to Fail” so we want to bring his ideas to the forefront as we explore some amazing new recipes from the chef and staff at 2 Cents. Live entertainment and silent auction. We’ve allowed enough time for more than one seating. Joe Weed for King
Saturday Sept 20th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Car Wash at Mattress Firm, in the Mattress Firm Parking Lot. $10 suggest-ed donation. Sheri Baby for Queen
Sunday, September 21st, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Beverly Hillbillies Block Party at Villa Mill Alley, Featuring the Incredible Paul Cotton. County fairs feel with burgers, dogs and fried chicken. Homemade baked items for sale and carnival type games. Get on your white trash garb and come on down. Super Raffle. $25 or 2 for $45 ML for Queen